Jose Juan Valencia of Vernon, Arizona passed away on January 11, 2021 in Show Low, Arizona. He was 80. Jose was born on August 20, 1940 in Eloy, Arizona to his parents, Jesus and Adelaida (Burrleul) Valencia. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to joke around. He retired from the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Valencia; children, Lawrence Valencia, John Valencia Sr., Mateo Valencia Sr., Robin Valencia and Richard Valencia; 7 grandchildren; siblings, Miguel Valencia, Francis Valencia, Mary Alice Elizondo and Mary Jessie Valencia. He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 grandchildren.